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This year 3.7 million international tourists would arrive

This year, Peru would receive 3.7 million international touristswhich would represent a growth of 8% compared to 2025, Scotiabank estimated. One of the reasons for these expectations is the favorable progress of

February 18, 2026

Peru

Pollo Carvajal’s statement to the ICC revealed: Maduro directly ordered the repression of the protests

The former head of Intelligence of Venezuela stressed that such policies are a widespread and systematic attack against the Venezuelan civilian population for political reasons | Archive Hugo “el Pollo” Carvajal, former

February 18, 2026

Venezuela

BRB says it found “relevant findings” about the Banco Master case

Former BRB president waits to give new testimony to the PF

The defense of the former president of Banco de Brasília (BRB), Paulo Henrique Costa, is waiting for the Federal Police (PF) to summon the executive for a new statement in the investigation

February 18, 2026

Brasil

Ernesto Alvarez: "What corresponded was the vacancy but not the censorship"

The censorship of José Jerí has opened a new chapter in the country’s political crisis. In the midst of institutional uncertainty, the president of the Council of Ministers, Ernesto Alvarezconfirmed that the

February 18, 2026

Peru

For the first time, an ounce of gold exceeded $5,000

A safe haven asset par excellence, gold has surpassed the barrier of $5,000 per ounce for the first time, a value reached at the end of January. This historical record, which almost

February 18, 2026

Uruguay

Europe: high temperature can increase transmission of the Chikungunya virus

A scientific study warns that the global increase in temperatures is likely to cause, over the next few years, more infections with the Chikungunya virus, transmitted by mosquitoes, which causes joint pain.

February 18, 2026

Brasil

Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez continues his international tour with an unannounced visit to Moscow

Havana/Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez continues his international tour in Russia in search of energy support to alleviate the fuel crisis in which the Island is immersed, since the fall of the

February 18, 2026

Ecuador

LIVE: Congress elects the new president TODAY to replace José Jerí

He Congress will elect its new president from the four lists presented after the departure of José Jerí. The candidates to assume the highest position in the Executive, by constitutional succession, are

February 18, 2026

Peru

MP investigates brawl registered in the Cinta Costera de La Guaira

The Public Ministry announced that it appointed Prosecutor No. 1 in matters of common crimes to investigate the events that occurred in the Cinta Costera, in the state of La Guaira. The

February 18, 2026

Venezuela

Lula sanctions, with vetoes, salary adjustment for Legislative positions

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva sanctioned laws that readjust salaries and restructure bonuses for Legislative servants. Lula vetoed sections that provided for the so-called penduricalhos, which would allow payments above the

February 18, 2026

Brasil

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